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INDEX
1. Acknowledgement.................................................................................2

2. Background information........................................................................3

3. Aim.......................................................................................................3

4. Apparatus.............................................................................................3

5. Procedure...............................................................................................4

6. Result....................................................................................................8

7. Observation...........................................................................................8

8. Conclusion.............................................................................................9

9. Bibliography...........................................................................................9
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, I want to express my appreciation to our respected Principal,
Rev. Bro. Robert. Your unwavering support and encouragement have been
instrumental in making this biology activity a reality. Your belief in our
educational pursuits is deeply valued.

I would also like to acknowledge our dedicated biology teacher, Ms. Jenitta, whose
guidance and expertise have played a pivotal role in our understanding and
enjoyment of the subject. Your passion for teaching and commitment to our
learning is genuinely appreciated.

I am grateful for the opportunity to engage in this activity, which has been a
tremendous learning experience. It is a testament to the dedication and
commitment of both our Principal and teacher.

With faith in God's grace and the support of our school, we will continue to strive
for excellence in all our academic pursuits. Thank you for believing in us and
guiding us on this educational journey.

Thank you for believing in us and guiding us on this educational journey.

With profound gratitude,

T.Arshiya
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The review of literature for this study focuses on the benefits of using
homemade organic insecticide and its effects. Homemade organic insecticide
using lemongrass oil, with its pleasing aroma and overall effectiveness,
lemongrass oil has become one of the most popular of all natural insect
repellents. Lemongrass oil, which is closely related to citronella, repels a
greater variety of pests than most natural "one-scented" oil mixtures. This
review focuses on the benefits and factors of lemongrass, non-toxic,
lemongrass oil, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, citral, geraniol, myrcene and
limonene.

AIM
To propose an alternative insecticide for consumers and to test and discover its
quality of eliminating all kinds of insects like cockroaches, spiders, bugs etc.

APPARATUS
Lemongrass oil, Rubbing alcohol or distilled water, Rosemary or eucalyptus oil,
liquid hand soap, Lemongrass plants, Spray bottle, Stirring rod, Bowl.
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PROCEDURE
1. Purchase pure lemongrass oil to use as a pure, natural and safe repellent

2. Put the chopped lemon grass in a boiling water to release its essence for
30 minutes.
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3. Pour 1 ½ cup of lemongrass oil and 1 ½ cup of rosemary oil in a

container ¼ cup of liquid hand soap, ½ cup of distilled water and 1/8
cup of alcohol in a separate container.

4. Dilute the lemon grass oil and rosemary oil in rubbing alcohol or distilled
water.
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5. Pour the mixtures into one container for easy applications.

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6. Mix lemongrass oil with other types of natural oils such as eucalyptus oil
and rosemary oil to create an even stronger insect repellent.

7. Rosemary oil, which can be extracted from the common rosemary plant,
can be combined with lemongrass oil for a more aromatic formula than
will repel an even greater variety of insects.

8. Add a few drops of lemongrass oil to liquid hand soap until its scent to
dominate the scents of the product.
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9. Mix them all together and put the mixture inside the spray bottle.

RESULT
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OBSERVATION
Based on our results, seconds varies from the two different variables. The
Baygon insect killer was able to kill or exterminate the insects within a short
span of time ranging from 2 to 12 seconds while our homemade organic
insecticide kill insects, not in a very long time and ranges from 4 to 13
seconds. Both variables can kill but in terms of time, Baygon insect killer is less
was consumed compared to our experiment. In the scent, it was obvious that
Baygon insect killer could kill insect in just an instant second but it releases
poisonous hazards and people may risk their health by poisoning through
excessive exposure depending on dose, toxicity, duration of exposure and
sensitivity. We were able to produce to produce an insecticide which can kill
insects of higher forms inside a household. Our homemade organic insecticide
was fragrant, lemony essence and assure that it’s breathable within human
respiratory system.

CONCLUSION
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We therefore conclude that we can produce an alternative homemade organic

insecticide with the use of lemongrass and lemongrass oil as our main
ingredients. Its quality, odour and effect is not the same as commercial
products sold in markets but it can assure your safety.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
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